Journal of Environmental Sciences

Submission Guidelines

Aim/Objective:

Journal of Environmental Sciences YABATECH (JESY) is a peer review international and bi-annual publication of the Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. It is a publication of Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. It aimed at publishing high-quality articles dedicated to all aspects environmental sciences. The journal hereby considers only manuscripts that have not been published (or submitted simultaneously) in any language elsewhere. Contributions are in English Language. Articles for publication may be theoretical, experimental, developmental, practical or specific case findings. Copyright is by the publisher.

The journal is issued in printed form as bi-annual, and it currently accepts three types of articles defined as follows:

  • Research Articles: this is a regular article which aims at presenting new findings.
  • Review Articles: this is an article which aims to present comprehensively already existing findings.
  • Technical Reports: this is a short review article.

General information:

Each article submitted for publication should not exceed 14 pages, typed in double line space on A4 size paper; the font size must be 12 and in Times New Roman character. Preferable Microsoft (MS) word should be used and article should be processed on one side of the paper only with adequate top, bottom, side margins of 25mm. Electronic copy of the final version of the accepted paper(s) is required before an article is published. The manuscript arrangement should be in the following order: Title page, Abstract, Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendation, References, Nomenclature, Tables, Figures and Appendices.

 

Title Page:

The title page contains the title of the paper which should not be more than 12 words, name(s) and address(es) of the author(s), e-mail address(es) and telephone number. For double or multiple authors, the name of the correspondence author should precede that of others. The surname of the author(s) should be followed by the initials.

Abstract:

An abstract (italicised) must be supplied with all articles by authors and should be kept within the limit of 250 words. The abstract is required to summarise the objective(s) of the article, methodology, results, findings, conclusion and recommendation(s). The abstract page should contain a minimum of 5 and maximum of 8 keywords. The keywords are required to describe the entire work contained in the article.

 

Introduction:

The introduction should contain clear objectives of the work; describe the problem being addressed and current effort(s) at providing solutions to the problems.

 

Materials and Methods:

This should contain theoretical analysis which incorporates relevant mathematical principles or theories applied in the study. It should also include the appropriate experimental methods and procedures with vivid description of the method of analyses. Case studies and surveys should provide details of data collection, data synthesis and analysis. This section should be described in details; previously published procedures should be cited, and important modifications of such procedures should be briefly stated. Capitalise trade names and include the manufacturer’s name and address. Subheadings could be used

 

Results and Discussion:

The results and discussion could be presented in descriptive, tabular, graphical or photographic form but must relate to the work done. Repetition of information presented should be avoided. Interpretations of findings should be the main focus of the discussion. 

Conclusion and Recommendations:

Conclusion should briefly summarise the findings and should state clearly their relevance and contributions to knowledge. Recommendations should briefly highlight areas where implementation could be made or areas for further work.

 

References:

All references should conform to APA 7 style. They should contain full reference details and journal titles which should not be abbreviated. All references must be arranged in alphabetical order at the end of the article. For multiple citations of the same year, suffixes a, b, c should immediately follow the year of publication.

 

Citing:

Citing should be done as follows: 

Within the Text:

Authors name should be followed by a comma and the year of publication contained in round bracket e.g. Ajanlekoko (1987a) and Ajadi (1987b), Tijani (1993), Kumapayi et al (2001), (Isijola 2003), Aggomagbeet al (2003), Ugulu and Sayo (1992), Dada (1998).

 

At the End of Article:

A list of reference at the end of the work can be as follows:

Basic Format for Journals:

Surname, Initials. (Year of Publication). Article title, Journal Name, volume number (Issue number), pages.

 

Basic Format for Journal Article from an Online Periodical:

With DOI:

Doherty, O. O. & Ukabam, T. O. (2022). Characterizing selected south western animal husbandry for commercial purpose. Journal of Fundamentals of Agricultural Science and Applications, 2(8), 6 -11. doi: 10.4172/2090-4541-C1-051.

 

Lawal, A. B., Dada, J. O. & Olabisi, A. (2022). External debt and economic growth in Nigeria. Journal of Management Studies, 8(3), 161-177.doi:https://doi.org/10.31920/2050-4306/2019/8

 

Without DOI, Provide URL:

Mosafejo, O. T. (2021). Basic sociological concepts, attitude, perception and effects on propagating the message of HIV and AIDS prevention and control on engineering student of some selected tertiary institutions in Ekiti State, Nigeria,  Journal of AIDS and HIV Research, 5(12), 443-447, Retrieved July 3, 2018, from – http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1384430372_Momoh.pdf

 

Akinloye, K. A. & Adamu, M. K. (2021). Performance evaluation models for a secure agent-based electronic commerce. International Journal of New Technology and Research, 4(4), 116-120.Retrieved April 19, 2020, fromhttps://www.ijntr.org/

 

Adaba, O. T., &Kehinde, O. (2019). Optimizing transportation with spatial databases using Google maps in Ado-Ekiti. American Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 6(2), 39-43. Retrieved April 19, 2020, fromhttp://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ajae

 

Journal article without DOI and URL:

Ojo, J. A. (2010). Nigeria today and the year 2020. ECPER Journal of Political and Economic Studies, 2(1), 8 -12.

 

Adebesin, E.O., Rodah, A.A., &Atayese, T.A. (2009). Influence of land use on carbon sequestration in the forest. Agro-ecological zone of Ekiti state, Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Engineering and Earth Sciences, 12(1), 1-7.

Document from Websites:

NUC. (2018, October). Ranking table of Nigerian Universities. Retrieved July 2, 2019, from NigerianUniversityCommission: https://net.nuc.gov.ng/2018%20university%20ranking.

 

Kayode, A., & Bayowa, M. (2021, April). Investigation of the use of mobile phones while driving. Retrieved January 15, 2000, from http://www.cutr.eng.usf.edu/its/mobile_phone_text.htm

Archer, D. (n.d.). Exploring nonverbal communication. Retrieved July 18, 2001, from http://nonverbial.ucsc.edu

From Books:

Surname, Initials. (Year of Publication). Title (edition – 3rd Ed.). Place of publication: Publisher, e.g.

Egbetokun, B. (2001). Everyday life and cultural theory. New York, USA: Routledge

Olowoeye, C. (2009). Design of typing elements (3rd Ed.). Lagos: Taylor & Francis.

 

Tables, Figures, Equations: All tables and figures are to be numbered progressively using Roman numerals. The caption of tables should be located above the respective tables while that of the figures should be located below it. All equations must be numbered using Arabic numerals in parenthesis at the right margin of the equations. Tables, Figures and Equations should be cited in the text as shown: Table 1, Figure. 1, and Eq. I.

 

Paper Submission:

Electronic submission of manuscript(s) is strongly encouraged, provided the text, tables and figures are included in a single Microsoft word file. Authors are to submit manuscripts as well as e-mail attachment to the Editorial Office at: jes@yabatech.edu.ng.Once manuscript is received, a manuscript number will be e-mailed to the corresponding author within 72 hours.

 

Processing/Publication Fees:

The processing fees is free. Only that author(s) must fulfill the guidelines stated in the Journal manuscript guidelines requirements.

 

Submission Preparation Checklist:

Before submitting the manuscript, author(s) should check the following;

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • The content provided is plagiarism-free, original research work fully copyrighted by the author(s). If found plagiarized, the journal has the rights to reject the article without any reason and no more articles will be accepted from the concerned author(s).
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word file format.
  • Manuscript has been developed in line with Journal’s manuscript submission guidelines.
  • Author(s) did not mention his or her name, affiliation and contact details in the main text
  • Author(s) has read all the terms and conditions of the journal